lead guitar from “animal nitrate” by suede | ToneDB
animal nitrate
suede
lead guitar
Tone Profile
The lead guitar tone is characterized by its bright, jangly character, likely achieved through a combination of clean amplification and chorus effects. The tone is further distinguished by a trebly, slightly thin timbre that is perfect for cutting through the mix.
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The Story
The lead guitar tone on "Animal Nitrate" was achieved using a Fender Telecaster through a Vox AC30 amplifier with a Boss CE-1 chorus pedal, recorded with a Neumann U87 microphone. Producer Ed Buller and engineer Tristan Mavis captured the sound at Sarm West Studios in London, setting the AC30 to a clean tone with a touch of overdrive to add edge while the vintage Boss chorus created the characteristic shimmering effect.
Production Credits
Producer: Ed Buller
Engineer: Tristan Mavis
Recorded at: Sarm West Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender TelecasterShop on Reverb
Microphone: Neumann U87Shop on Reverb
Processing: Boss CE-1Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Telecaster-style guitar with single-coil pickups.
- Use a Vox AC30 amplifier or a similar amp with a chimey, bright tone.
- Add a subtle chorus effect to create a sense of movement and depth.
- Experiment with different microphone positions to find the sweet spot for your amp.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Boss CE-1 chorus pedal
The Waza Craft series CE-2W includes the vintage CE-1 mode, delivering the same lush, analog chorus that creates the swirling shimmer on this track
Alternative to: Vox AC30 amplifier
Current production AC30 maintains the bright, chimey character and EL84 tube breakup that gives this tone its cutting edge
Alternative to: Boss CE-1 chorus pedal
Budget option that includes vintage chorus algorithms capable of recreating the warm, analog modulation of the CE-1
Alternative to: Vox AC30 and Neumann U87 recording chain
Reactive load box with built-in Neumann U87 modeling allows home recording of cranked AC30 tones at bedroom volumes
Alternative to: Complete signal chain
Includes accurate AC30 modeling and vintage chorus effects that can recreate this jangly, bright character in the box
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